This is exactly what howard needed. Im very pleased to hear be dropped 20 pounds. this will allow him to improve defensively and maybe stand closer to the plate as well. this is a positive thing. i didn know myers lost so much weight, which will mean hell be in better condition as well. good news all around.

All parts of Howard’s game will improve, even defense. Discipline is a learned trait and the discipline he learned from losing weight will help his discipline at the plate. If this man has three more years like the last three, we are truly looking at a future Hall-of-Fame player and one of the truly great power hitters. Combine this with Utley, Rollins and Cole Hamels and WOW !!!! We have a lot to look forward to in 2009 and beyond.

It sounds like he’s really trying to improve himself, the weight loss should make him more agile and able to scoop up some of those grounders a little better. I’m sure it was no easy task for him to lose that much weight, shows discipline and a good work ethic, very impressive.